The Hustle: Lurel's Journey with Chili Barkers

What is the main product that Lurel serves from his food truck?

• Chili burgers

• Chili on cornbread bunt cake

• Chili cheese corn dogs

• Chili nachos

What was the initial concept for Lurel's business?

• Chili cheese corn dogs

• Chili fries

• Chili nachos

• Chili burgers

How did Lurel manage to expand his business operations?

• By taking a bank loan

• By winning a business grant

• By crowdfunding

• By using a loan from his mom and business profits

What lesson did Lurel learn from his festival experience?

• Avoid participating in festivals

• Focus only on online sales

• Risk management is crucial for business success

• Always over-prepare for events

What is a key operational expense for Lurel's food truck?

• Hiring a marketing team

• Paying for licenses and utilities

• Purchasing a new truck

• Renting a permanent location

What does quality control mean for Lurel's business?

• Reducing ingredient costs

• Expanding the menu frequently

• Maintaining product standards and testing

• Offering discounts to customers

How does Lurel view his business to keep his creativity flowing?

• As a temporary job

• As a hobby he enjoys

• As a means to an end

• As a stressful task

What future plans does Lurel have for his business?

• To open a restaurant

• To franchise the chili business

• To switch to a different cuisine

• To sell the business

What are the three key ingredients for business success mentioned in the episode?

• Risk appetite, marketing, and customer service

• Risk appetite, operating expenses, and quality control

• Marketing, quality control, and customer service

• Operating expenses, marketing, and risk appetite

What is the main takeaway from Lurel's story?

• Expanding the menu is the key to success

• Success comes from avoiding risks

• Quality control is not important

• Balancing risk, expenses, and quality leads to success